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Young Lawyers

Why become a Young Lawyers?

Young Lawyer membership provides an opportunity to serve the legal profession in the Commonwealth by contributing to initiatives and projects relating to the profession and rule of law. Young Lawyer members have a vital role to play as the CLA undergoes a process of consolidation and renewal.

Young Lawyers are driven by the Association’s objective to maintain and promote the rule of law in the Commonwealth. The Young Lawyer Officers are mandated to promote the interests of Young Lawyer throughout the Commonwealth through the advancement of this objective.

Through the work of these Young Lawyer Officers, who act as a champions for the CLA, YCLA members benefit from learning about:

  • Issues of concern locally and within the wider region that impact the rule of law
  • Relevant projects, activities and events that are taking place locally and within the wider region that would be of benefit to you and your career
  • News items and social media content that is relevant to your interests, career development and/or area of study
  • CLA-branded events such as lectures, seminars, training workshops etc

In addition, you will have all the other benefits of being a CLA members:

  • Access to Association news, insights and invites
  • A heavily discounted rate to attend the Commonwealth Law Conference 2023 in Goa
  • Newsletter and statements straight to your inbox
  • Opportunity to get involved in CLA projects
  • Opportunity to submit or contribute to articles and think-pieces

The current Young Commonwealth Lawyers Committee are as follows:

Name Role
Joanna Robinson YCLA rep on CLC2023 Papers Committee – England, European Hub
Darshani Parsuramen Angot  Mauritius, African Hub
Camilla Hart England, European Hub
Hawwa Reena Hassan The Maldives, Australasia Hub
Santhaan Krishnan Young Lawyer Mentor/ Immediate Past President – India, Australasia Hub
Stella Wutete Zimbabwe, Africa Hub
Vivian Kuan  Malaysia, Australasia Hub
Siddharth Sijoria Co-Chair, India, Australasia Hub
Chloe McMillan Trinidad and Tobago, Americas Hub
Hadassah Esther Igoche Co-Chair, Nigeria, Africa Hub
Felisters Francisco Malawi, Africa Hub
Varea Seduadua Fiji, Australasia Hub
Luaipou Ann Matalasi Samoa, Australasia Hub
Taylah Spirovski Australia, Australasia Hub
Tianah M Foster Saint Lucia, Americas Hub
Davanya Deveaux Turks and Caicos Islands, Americas Hub
Geoffrey Yeung Hong Kong, Australasia Hub
Mariam Gagi Canada, Americas Hub
Gina Abraham-Thomas Dominica, Americas Hub
Daphine Ntananga Uganda, Africa Hub
Sharon Tam Hong Kong, Australasia Hub
Paraskevas Savvides Cyprus, Europe Hub
Krysteen Ormond JP The Falkland Islands, Americas Hub
Maximilian Taylor England, Europe Hub
Laura Chetcuti Dimech Malta, Student representative, Europe Hub

If you have any more questions about becoming a YCLA, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly.

We’d love you to join us.

Joanna Robinson and Darshani Parsuramen Angot
Joint Chairs, YCLA

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Brian Speers, President of CLA answers questions from Young Lawyers

What Are the Objectives and Mission of the Commonwealth Young Lawyers Association?
How Does the Commonwealth Young Lawyers Implement its Objectives?
How Long Have You Been a Member of the Commonwealth Young Lawyers Association?
What Made You Become Involved in the Commonwealth Young Lawyers Association??
What do you plan to focus on whilst President of the Commonwealth Young Lawyers Association
What does the Commonwealth Young Lawyers Association offer its members?
YCLA member Chloe McMillan interviews Eileen Schofield, employment law specialist